When it's time to escape the common vacation experience, consider this Southern enclave for rejuvenating, enriching celebrations with family and friends. A warm and welcoming atmosphere lies at the very heart and soul of The Cloister at Sea Island, providing the comfort level that puts grandparents, parents, and their children immediately at ease as they enjoy the many programs and activities of this legendary Georgia resort. Here, in a safe and nurturing environment, younger children can make new friends as they laugh and play their way though days at Camp Cloister, where they'll be enchanted by storytelling times and nature encounters with fascinating local creatures. Teens can enjoy specially arranged beach activities, salt-marsh kayaking, or an afternoon on the tennis courts. And adults—traveling alone or with their entire family—can simply immerse themselves, worry-free, in the wonder of their surroundings, distracted from the peace and quiet only by the promise of a refreshing swim, a stroll on the private beach, a restorative spa treatment, or an exquisite dinner served with style in the stately Georgian Room.

Settling into one of The Cloister's 175 spacious guest rooms or suites is a pleasant nesting experience, whether as a couple in a romantic Sea Island Suite with its four-poster bed, fireplace, and private balcony, or as a family in one of the expansive Ocean Villa Suites, tucked into their own secluded setting with private pool and beach access, plus one to three bedrooms, an open-concept kitchen with washer/dryer, and sea-view balconies. And whether you're experiencing The Cloister for the first time or are returning for more of a wonderful thing, you'll be delighted by the attentive yet unassuming service offered by a dedicated staff.